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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1929
Page
16
Peacox pleads not guilty as trial date set for June 24 in White Plainstown before Supreme Court Justice Arthur S. Tompke. He faces charges of killing his estranged wife and attempting to dispose of her body by soaking clothes in kerosene and burning them.
Double funeral services for Carl and Walter Miller, sons of Roy E. Miller of Harborbridge, were held Saturday June 1 at 4 p.m. at the First Free Methodist church in Arlington Avenue Shenango County. Rev. Whitford led the service with Rev. J. M. McMains assisting. Many flowers and mourners attended. pallbearers named and burial followed at Shenango Cemetery.
Large delegations from across the county expected at the 91st annual convention of the Lawrence County Sabbath School Association held at New Wilmington United Presbyterian Church. Reservations for the Christian Fellowship dinner at 5:30 EST (6:30 DST) are still available through Mrs William J. Marshall of New Castle. Morning sessions begin at 9:00 EST with a focus on instruction and inspiration. County president Robi M. Strickler Jr reports many Woman's Adult classes plan to attend and compete for two attendance shields. Dr Henry E. Tralle of New York City will address the afternoon session on Let’s Do Something About It. The evening program features Dr Trade on Our Boy, starting at 7:30 EST (8:30 DST).
Hoover aims to use a new naval yardstick to align American and British cruiser needs. If Britain accepts by August 1, the 15 cruiser program proceeds. otherwise five ships may be laid down this year and ten next. The dispute centers on cruiser tonnage and global bases, with a Geneva breakdown in prior talks.
The Westminster ceremonies concluded with Alpha Gamma Delta and a non fraternity group receiving honors. Mary Eva Craig of New Castle won the sorority trophy, while William Schafer of Youngstown earned the non fraternity cap. Debating awards were given to James Colman, Wilson Botsford, Howard Hamer, Edith Round, and Wallace Maxwell. Second and first year debaters also received plaques and letters. Alumni dinners drew 236 attendees, electing James A. Stranahan president. trustees were reappointed. Class Day featured prophecies, doors, music, and humor. Alumni reunions followed. cantata Ruth performed by college musicians. A campus peace pow-wow closed the events.
City council delays Sheridan Euclid sewer work until city solicitor reviews legality of building a sewer on private property. Controller Phil Greer asked for a halt until Attorney White provides an official opinion. White tasked to investigate today.
Local Reserve Officers came home Sunday from Conneaut Lake where they attended contact camp sessions for Pennsylvania district officers. The camp opened Thursday May 11 and ran through Sunday. Attendance was below expectations but the convention proved successful and profitable for attendees.
City council today urged City Solicitor White to finalize Shenango Pottery’s agreement to complete work on the McCleary avenue playground. Land exchange left extra ground for the city and buildings must be moved, with the city pressing for immediate action.
Councilman Tyler said in response to a mayoral query that ice will be placed in public drinking water fountains soon. Ice is typically added with the onset of warm weather each year.
City council awarded John Carnahan a contract to paint and paper the engineers health and police departments at the city building for 3625.00 dollars.
Firemen responded to a 9 30 Sunday morning alarm from Box 27 on Highland Avenue near Sheridan to find an automobile owned by Mrs A G Adlenbee of Ashtabula Ohio in flames. The blaze, believed caused by a short circuit, caused about 25 dollars in damage.
Representatives of the National Potters picnic committee met with Manager Shaner to finalize plans for the Pottery Workers picnic on June 15. It is expected that 20,000 attendees will travel from eastern Ohio and western Pennsylvania to Cascade Park.
Sol Davis of 378 Neshannock Avenue reported to police that his Chrysler sedan PA license 102561 was stolen from the side of his residence between 1 a m and Aa om Sunday.
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